Personal loans in Lilydale, MN

In Lilydale, one of 853 Census places in Minnesota, the figure to compare across lenders is the APR, not the advertised rate. Roughly 782 residents live in Lilydale, the 398th-largest community in Minnesota.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

The nearest larger metro is Mendota Heights, MN about 2 miles away. The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 3.1% decline in Lilydale. A lender that serves Lilydale operates under Minnesota lending statutes and a Minnesota supervisor. Compare APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in most fees on a Lilydale loan.

The Lilydale data picture

Set out below is Lilydale's local context next to the state-level rules that reach every lender here.

The geography behind Lilydale

Lilydale covers about 0.6 square miles of land, with 0.33 square miles of water inside its boundaries (Census Gazetteer). That land carries about 1,414 people per square mile. The largest place in Minnesota, Minneapolis, lies about 8 miles away. Within 50 miles of Lilydale there are 181 larger Census places. Within the same 50 miles lie 35 smaller Census places.

How Lilydale compares across Minnesota

Within Minnesota, Lilydale holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 398th-largest share among 853 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Lilydale ranks 754th of 853 in Minnesota (about the 12th percentile). By density, at about 1,414 people per square mile, it ranks 153rd in Minnesota. By land area, its 0.6 square miles rank 668th of 853 places in Minnesota.

The Minnesota lending rules that reach Lilydale

Minnesota has no separate rate rule for Lilydale; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 782 people.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorMinnesota Department of Commerce (commissioner of commerce)
Source says: ""Commissioner" means the commissioner of commerce"
Minnesota Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusLegal and licensed; APR capped at 36%, or up to 50% with an ability-to-repay analysis (Minn. Stat. §§ 47.60, 47.601, 47.603)
Source says: "The cap on that annual percentage rate is set at either 36%, or up to 50% if the lender conducts an ability to repay analysis"
Minnesota Department of Commerce
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingRegulated loan license required from the commissioner for loans within the Chapter 56 threshold (Minn. Stat. § 56.01)
Source says: "without first obtaining a license from the commissioner, no person shall engage in the business of making loans of money"
Minnesota Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes
as of 2026-09-16

How personal loans work in Lilydale

With roughly 782 residents, Lilydale is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Lilydale's rank of 398th in Minnesota: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. Shortening the term on a Lilydale loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

What to do before borrowing in Lilydale

Complete these steps first when you borrow in Lilydale (782 residents):

  1. Get all three reports, dispute anything wrong, and keep the corrected file for your applications.
  2. Use the loan calculator to test the payment on your intended amount and term.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Verify the lender's Minnesota licence with the regulator listed on this page.
  5. If the balances are already a strain, seek nonprofit credit counselling before adding a loan.
  6. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing.
  7. Make sure the new payment leaves room in a budget you already keep.

What differs between Lilydale and the rest of Minnesota is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 782 people here.

How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Common questions

What are my options in Lilydale if my credit is poor?
Borrowing is still possible, but expect a higher APR and a smaller approved amount. Lenders that accept lower scores hold statewide licences, so what is open to you in Lilydale is the same as anywhere in Minnesota.
What loan size can I expect in Lilydale?
Most personal loans sit somewhere between $1,000 and $50,000, though the figure you are approved for turns on the lender, your income and your credit. Model the monthly payment first with our personal loan calculator.
Do I have to pledge anything to borrow in Lilydale?
For an unsecured personal loan, no — there is nothing to pledge. A secured loan, such as home equity or one secured by a vehicle, does require collateral, and default puts that asset at risk.
Does comparing loans in Lilydale cost me credit score points?
Not during pre-qualification, which normally uses a soft pull and leaves your score alone. Submitting a full application triggers a hard inquiry, which can trim a few points briefly.

Nearby places

Related